BLICKLE RÄDER+ROLLEN GMBH U. CO. KG - leading manufacturer of wheels and castors

Muscular and skeletal problems are the most common reasons for people being unable to work, particularly if they have a job that frequently involves physically strenuous activity like pushing and pulling loads. The electric drive systems of the Blickle ErgoMove® series reduce these health risks considerably. The effort required for pulling and pushing is reduced by up to 100 %. The physical strain on the operator is decreased during internal material transport due to the considerably lower amount of effort required compared with manual operation. Equipment and transport units of any kind can be quickly and easily upgraded with a “plug & play” electric drive, steering and braking assistance. The modular sets include two fixed castors with electric drive, cockpit solutions with integrated controls and battery unit as well as all relevant safety features.

Light duty castors and wheels are mainly used for less demanding applications requiring a load capacity of up to 280 kg. They are designed for speeds of up to 3 km/h and therefore more frequently used indoors.Typical applications of light duty castors are medical equipment, display bases or equipment for large-scale catering establishments.

Blickle’s synthetic castors have a modern and clear design and feature high-quality surfaces. They are used in a wide range of applications, including medical equipment, transport systems, kitchen equipment and designer furniture. The smooth surfaces of synthetic castors make them easy to clean, allowing them to meet demanding cleanliness and hygiene requirements. .

Rubber wheels and castors can be used for a wide range of applications. The elastic tread provides a high level of floor surface preservation and makes the equipment quiet when in motion. This makes it possible to achieve an excellent level of operational comfort, even on difficult floor surfaces.

The castors and wheels which are frequently used for medium loads are often capable of transporting heavy loads, albeit generally at the cost of operational comfort. The significant weight involved also tends to have a detrimental effect on the floor. Blickle’s premium rubber wheels and castors are designed for specific applications. In addition to ensuring good floor preservation, they are also easy to manoeuvre and provide a high level of operational comfort in their class.

Swivel and fixed castors with pneumatic rubber tyres are used for maximum floor surface preservation. The pneumatic rubber tyres are available with zig-zag or ribbed profile and can be used indoors and outdoors.

Super-elastic solid rubber tyres are always used for heavy duty applications when transporting heavy loads across challenging surfaces. They are frequently used for agricultural equipment, transport units for large components, forklift trucks and cleaning and sweeping machines. Super-elastic solid rubber tyres are multi-component tyres which are resistant to a wide range of aggressive substances. They provide a high level of operational comfort, low noise levels and good floor preservation.

Thermoplastic injection-moulded polyurethane (TPU) based on polyesterpolyol, diisocyanate and glycol. This is vibration-absorbing, non-marking, non-staining and highly abrasion-resistant, while also providing good floor preservation. The tread is also resistant to a wide range of aggressive substances, although it has only limited resistance to hot water or steam.

The Extrathane® tread was developed on the back of Blickle’s decades of experience in this area to meet market demand and provide an outstanding set of characteristics. The tread is highly abrasion-resistant and has a high resistance to cut and tear propagation. This means that heavy duty wheels and heavy duty castors which use Blickle Extrathane® tread are also suitable for crossing thresholds and medium speeds.

The polyurethane-elastomer Blickle Softhane® is one of the four polyurethane treads developed by Blickle. The positive characteristics of the tread are the end result of many years of optimisation. The extra-thick elastic tread guarantees excellent operational comfort. It is especially gentle on the floor, abrasion-resistant and quiet. The green colour does not leave any tracks and is also non-staining. Softhane® is resistant to a wide range of aggressive substances, with the exception of aromatic solvents, hot water or steam.